DUBLIN PART 1

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The flights went smoothly and even arrived a half hour early in Dublin. Had to wait on the tarmac for 30 minutes since the ground crew and customs do not open until 5:30 am. We stayed at the Stauntons on the Green hotel which is directly across the street from St Stephens Green. The included breakfasts were fantastic! The park is a wonderful oasis of trees, flowers lake and birds. Reminded us very much of the park in Halifax. Unfortunately, the history of the park included the violence of the Irish uprising from British rule.

Went to the Museum of Archaeology which included displays from the bronze age. It was very interesting and included three bodies found in bogs. Apparently the dessicated bodies were all very prominent personel but suffered very violent deaths. Also visited Christchurch cathedral which had some the most interesting floor tiles. Dublin castle had great number of portraits of prominent persons and very interesting paintings using shades of gray to depict depth of field.

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Photos

ST STEPHENS GREEN
Wonderful park across from our hotel

A COUPLE PINTS AT THE GUINNESS STOREROOM
A wonderful view of Dublin

CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL
Fantastic floor tiles

GREY SHADING IMITATING DEPTH
Painting at Dublin Castle

AFTERNOON TEA
Nice way to spend a rainy afternoon

Comments

[Frank]

Looking good
Thanks for sharing. Can almost sense the aroma of the foods. Yummm

[Frank and Leona]

Looking Good
Besides your typical Irish cusine, have been suprised by the number of different ethnic restarants including Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai.